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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fcps allows HS graduation with just Algebra 2, works for those that don't get math. But using that as baseline and restricting students from taking advanced above grade math to avoid widening equity gap is where the problem is. [/quote]

FCPS does not restrict advanced Math, for equity or any other reasons.  [b]Fairfax doesn't accelerate [/b]quite as much as LoCo does but that's not a bad thing IMO.  [/quote]
why? shouldnt they be encouraging taking on more advanced math similar to what texas does?[/quote]

LoCo sends more 6th graders to Algebra I than Fairfax does.  I don't think that's a good thing.  Ymmv

(Texas is not sending large numbers of 6th graders to Algebra I, fyi.)[/quote]
read the texas article... it appears they are enrolling students into advanced math and giving students a choice to opt-out if they find it too challenging.

"“About three years ago, around 20 to 22 percent of a cohort was enrolling in advanced math from fifth to sixth grade,” he said. “When we went to an opt-out policy, we’ve now increased that to between 35 and 40 percent of a cohort gets automatically enrolled in advanced math.”"

so in FCPS, why not enroll all six graders in algebra 1, and give the students an opt-out to step back. Instead of showing barriers to those who want to do advanced math.  [/quote]

Algebra I in 6th grade isn't advanced math, it's super advanced, triple advanced math.  Not appropriate for 99% of kids.[/quote]

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